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SUMMARY:Development Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service\, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. \nHealth Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics with parents and carers as part of a holistic assessment to support children and their families. You can seek support and advice around diet\, sleep\, oral health\, toileting\, parenting\, and immunisations\, as well as social\, emotional\, and physical development. \nThis service is by appointment only. To book an appointment\, please contact your Best Start Family Hub. \nIf you are concerned about your child’s development\, please contact your local Health Visitor.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/development-clinic-6/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Best Start Family Hub — Shaw and Crompton\, High Street\, Shaw\, Oldham\, OL2 8RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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SUMMARY:Failsworth Play and Weigh
DESCRIPTION:Location: Roman Road Methodist Church\, 38 Hedges Street\, Failsworth\, M35 9JR \nFree play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old running alongside a weighing clinic.  \nYou can join us for fun\, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love\, and see a Health Visitor to discuss your child’s development and talk through any questions or concerns.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/play-and-weigh-6/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Roman Road Methodist Church\, 38 Hedges St\, Failsworth\, M35 9JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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SUMMARY:Baby Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Come along to our Well Baby Clinic to have your baby weighed and checked. You can also seek advice about any and all aspects of feeding\, nursing\, and caring for babies and pre-school children. \nNo need to book: just drop in. For more details\, please contact the Best Start Family Hub.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/baby-clinic-3/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Best Start Family Hub — Medlock Vale\, Hadfield Street\, Oldham\, OL8 3BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T103159Z
UID:10083075-1785317400-1785326400@whatson.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Citizens Advice Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Citizens Advice provides free\, confidential\, independent and impartial advice on a broad range of issues including: Benefits\, Consumer\, Discrimination\, Employment\, Families and Relationships\, Housing and Money Advice.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/citizens-advice-drop-in-4/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:NEON Community Hub\, Holt St\, Oldham\, OL4 2DQ
CATEGORIES:Support & Advice
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SUMMARY:Early Help (Positive Steps)
DESCRIPTION:Positive Steps Early Help service will be holding a drop-in session every Wednesday 9:30 to 12:30.\nEarly help can provide support to families or individuals\, who are based in Oldham with issues surrounding housing\, finances\, mental well-being and physical health\, parenting or looking for employment. \nThese services can be accessed by adults over the age of 18 years and families with children under the age of 18 years.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/early-help-positive-steps/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Royton Town Hall\, Rochdale Road\, Royton\, England\, OL2 6QG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Support & Advice
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SUMMARY:Turning Point
DESCRIPTION:Advice on drugs and alcohol issues\, mental health and/or learning disabilities
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/turning-point/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Support & Advice
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SUMMARY:Support and Inclusion Team
DESCRIPTION:Help with money worries\, advice on benefits and Council Tax and more.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/support-and-inclusion-team-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:NEON Community Hub\, Holt St\, Oldham\, OL4 2DQ
CATEGORIES:Support & Advice
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SUMMARY:TOG MIND mental health support
DESCRIPTION:TOG MIND (Tameside\, Oldham & Glossop) will be offering their Navigator service from Royton Town Hall on an appointment basis only 9am-5pm every Wednesday. \nThis service can be accessed via both a professional and self-referral form that can be accessed on the TOG MIND website: \n\nhttps://www.togmind.org/\n\nThe Navigator service work with individuals who are age 18 years and over on a 12-week basis\, providing support with goal setting and working on breaking down barriers to accessing further mental health support before moving on to further mental health support services.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/tog-mind-mental-health-support/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Royton Town Hall\, Rochdale Road\, Royton\, England\, OL2 6QG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Support & Advice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T100000
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SUMMARY:Stay and Play
DESCRIPTION:Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. Join us for fun\, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love. \nBooking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/stay-and-play-8/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Best Start Family Hub — Shaw and Crompton\, High Street\, Shaw\, Oldham\, OL2 8RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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SUMMARY:Housing Advice
DESCRIPTION:First Choice Homess offering help and advice on housing\, tenancy and neighbourhood issues.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/housing-advice/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:NEON Community Hub\, Holt St\, Oldham\, OL4 2DQ
CATEGORIES:Support & Advice
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SUMMARY:Play and Weigh
DESCRIPTION:Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old running alongside a weighing clinic.  \nYou can join us for fun\, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love\, and see a Health Visitor to discuss your child’s development and talk through any questions or concerns.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/play-and-weigh-7/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Best Start Family Hub — Stanley Road\, Derby Street\, Oldham\, OL9 7HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T140000
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SUMMARY:Baby Play
DESCRIPTION:This is a free-to-access play session for babies and children aged 0–12 months (or not walking). Come along to play\, sing\, and have fun together! \nBooking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/baby-play-4-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Best Start Family Hub — Shaw and Crompton\, High Street\, Shaw\, Oldham\, OL2 8RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T130000
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SUMMARY:Stay and Play
DESCRIPTION:Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. Join us for fun\, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love. \nBooking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/stay-and-play/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Best Start Family Hub — Beever\, Moorby Street\, Oldham\, OL1 3QU
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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SUMMARY:Greenfield Baby Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Location: Greenfield Methodist Church\, Chew Valley Road\, Greenfield\, OL3 7JJ \nCome along to our Well Baby Clinic to have your baby weighed and checked. You can also seek advice about any and all aspects of feeding\, nursing\, and caring for babies and pre-school children. \nNo need to book: just drop in. For more details\, please contact Best Start Family Hub — Spring Meadows on 0161 206 0420.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/baby-clinic-4-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Greenfield Methodist Church\, Chew Valley Road\, Greenfield\, OL3 7JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20250507T144339Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Support
DESCRIPTION:Bring in your device or digital query for 1-1 support.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/digital-support/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:NEON Community Hub\, Holt St\, Oldham\, OL4 2DQ
CATEGORIES:Support & Advice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T153000
DTSTAMP:20240514T105308Z
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SUMMARY:Online basics
DESCRIPTION:Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/online-basics/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Fitton Hill Library\, Fircroft Road\, Oldham\, England\, OL8 2QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T163000
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SUMMARY:Parent Voice Forum
DESCRIPTION:Location during the summer holidays: Stoneleigh Park\, Buxted Road\, Oldham\, OL1 4TG. \nCome and have your say at our Parent Voice Forum! \nYour little ones can play\, and you can chat to other parents and the Parent Voice team\, in these fun sessions for the whole family. Our Parent Voice team work with families in Oldham to make our Best Start Family Hubs even better\, finding out what's going well and what else local families need. \nFeedback from families at the Parent Voice Forum is already making a difference as it has helped the team develop the Parents and Carers' Toolkit\, which has loads of information about support for families in Oldham. So\, if you have an idea on how we can help families like yours\, come along and chat to us! \nThere's plenty for nursery- and primary school-aged children to stay and play with\, and information about our Parent Panels for parents and carers. No need to book: all families are welcome to drop in.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/parent-forum-group-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh Park\, Vulcan Street\, Oldham\, OL1 4LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T094038Z
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the fun at Northmoor Library’s Lego Club. Build\, create\, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance - this is a drop-in event \n\nFor ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/lego-club/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Northmoor Library\, Chadderton Way\, Oldham\, England\, OL9 6DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260309T142114Z
CREATED:20260309T142114Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Fun & Games at The Tommyfield
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn't love fun & games?\nHead down to The Tommyfield for a Wednesday social like no other!\nEvery Wednesday!
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/wednesday-fun-games-at-the-tommyfield/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:The Tommyfield\, Henshaw Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1NJ
CATEGORIES:Cinema, Music & Theatre,Nightlife,Out With The Girls
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T190000
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SUMMARY:SEND drop-in with POINT
DESCRIPTION:Do you care for a child or young person (0–25) with additional needs or disabilities? Come and chat to the Oldham Parent Carer Forum!\n​\nOldham Parent Carer Forum\, supported by the charity POINT\, is holding more free SEND drop-in sessions across Oldham in April. Come along for advice\, support\, or just a friendly chat \nOldham Parent Carer Forum work with the Best Start Family Hubs\, hosting free SEND drop-in sessions across all five Oldham Districts. Come along for advice\, support\, or just a friendly chat\, and learn where you can find further support.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/point-drop-in-3/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Best Start Family Hub — Medlock Vale\, Hadfield Street\, Oldham\, OL8 3BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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SUMMARY:Dad Matters drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on the last Thursday of every month and say hello to the Dad Matters team at Best Start Family Hub — Alexandra. The team\, who are all dads themselves\, will be happy to answer any questions you have about becoming a father\, helping your partner during pregnancy\, birth\, and postnatally\, or anything else you'd like to know. You can also learn more about Dad Matters' events and work in the community. \n\nTo learn more about Dad Matters\, click here.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/dad-matters-drop-in-2/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Best Start Family Hub — Alexandra\, Wildmoor Avenue\, Oldham\, OL4 5PU
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Family Hubs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T235959
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SUMMARY:Khushi Festival
DESCRIPTION:Khushi Festival - Oldham's festival of happiness - is back with a full day of comedy\, music\, theatre\, art\, market stalls and free family activities celebrating South Asian culture. Expect big performances\, delicious food and hands-on activities for all ages. Khushi is open to everyone and is about celebrating culture\, creativity and community. \nAward-winning comedian Shazia Mirza headlines\, with a brilliantly funny stand-up set exploring family life\, relationships and modern culture. \nThere's new music from ground-breaking singer songwriter Satnam Galsian\, commissioned by Oldham Coliseum Theatre\, Manchester Jazz Festival and The Old Courts Wigan. Love or Sacrifice explores themes of gender roles and the expectations of women in South Asian culture. \nThe Whirling Dervish Experience offers you the chance to discover the beauty and symbolism behind a centuries-old tradition\, presented by a practising dervish of the Melvelvi Order\, based on the teachings of the 13th-century poet and Sufi mystic Rumi.  \n\n\nCHAI Stories is a lively\, family-friendly performance bringing together theatre\, live music\, puppetry and bilingual storytelling. Created by the Women's CHAI Project’s West Oldham group alongside artist Kauser Mukhtar (Khooghi\, Bradford City of Culture 2025). \nFor younger audiences\, Move Manchester presents Lilo Lost It! an interactive dance theatre experience for children and families. Join Lilo as she embarks on her greatest journey yet. From tuk-tuk rides in India\, canoeing across Wales\, cooking Chapatis at her grandma's house to reaching the top of mountains\, she needs your help to learn how to celebrate all parts of her heritage and what makes her who she is. \nWaterfall of Kites is a free exhibition inspired by the traditional spring kite festivals that take place across South Asia. Look up at around 100 handmade kites suspended from across Oldham Gallery's ceiling.  Many carry stories and reflections from the artists and communities that brought them to life. Alongside work by award-winning artist Sue Walpole\, there are newly commissioned pieces by Oldham artists Samaya Javed\, Iqra Khadiza and Dada Zubeda\, and contributions from Oldham community groups: Yuvanis Foundation\, The Indian Association - Saheli Group and Greenhill CHAI Project.  \nThere's a sharp\, funny one-woman comedy show with My Mum Told Me Not To Marry A [ ] by multidisciplinary artist and DJ Amina Aaliya Beg\, along music and a free DJ workshop outside the library. \nAcross the day\, you’ll also be able to take part in henna art\, mandala making\, giant bubbles\, retro arcade games\, crafts\, storytelling\, face painting\, puppetry\, giant Lego\, badge-making and more. \nOldham's Khushi festival is organised in partnership with Oldham Coliseum Theatre\, and the CHAI Women’s Project\, with support from Oldham Borough Council and thanks to Oldham Theatre Workshop.  \nCome along and get involved!
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/khushi-festival/
LOCATION:Oldham Library and Gallery\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events,Town of Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T014500
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SUMMARY:Lilo Lost It! (Part of Khushi Festival 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Lilo needs your help! She loves adventure but is feeling confused about her life and who she is.\nJoin Lilo in her bedroom as she navigates her magical map and embarks on her greatest journey yet. From tuk-tuk rides in India\, canoeing across Wales\, crossing the sea all by herself\, cooking Chapatis at her grandma's house to reaching the top of mountains\, Lilo needs your help to learn how to celebrate all parts of her heritage and what makes her who she is. \nCreated by Move Manchester\, expect vibrant movement\, playful storytelling and a world shaped by curiosity. Bright\, bold and bursting with imagination\, Lilo Lost It! is an interactive dance theatre experience for children and families. It speaks to children who've wondered where they fit and families building a story of their own. \nA joyful celebration of mixed heritage identity\, belonging and self-discovery\, this is theatre that moves in every sense of the word.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/lilo-lost-it-part-of-khushi-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Oldham Library (Performance Space)\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Cinema, Music & Theatre,Dance/Drama,Festivals & Outdoor Events,Town of Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T100000
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SUMMARY:Wake Up & Draw
DESCRIPTION:Join Move Manchester for an energising drawing workshop to kick start your day at Khushi Festival 2026!\nThis is an interactive\, family friendly session looking at maps\, expression and identity. It encourages you to engage in your own journey: exploring the things you enjoy\, do and wish to do. You'll get a chance to design a leaf which you can cut out and hang on a tree\, or take home. These leaves will be added to the tree as part of the set of the play 'Lilo Lost It' at 1.45pm in Oldham Library Theatre. \nDesigned for all ages and abilities\, this workshop is exceptionally accessible and fun! \nThis is a free event but numbers are limited\, so please do book in advance. On the day\, there will be a queue for walk-ins.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/wake-up-draw/
LOCATION:Oldham Theatre Workshop\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1DN
CATEGORIES:All ages,Art & Crafts,Children & Families,Creative,Town of Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T114500
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SUMMARY:CHAI Stories
DESCRIPTION:A lively\, family-friendly performance bringing together theatre\, live music\, puppetry and bilingual storytelling as part of Khushi Festival.\nCreated by the Women's CHAI Project’s West Oldham group alongside artist Kauser Mukhtar (Khooghi\, Bradford City of Culture 2025)\, this special new piece explores themes of joy\, identity\, heritage and community through performance\, movement and shared stories. Developed across six creative workshops\, the production champions the voices\, experiences and cultures that shape Oldham today. \nExpect an engaging mix of music\, storytelling and performance for audiences of all ages\, with moments that are playful\, uplifting and rooted in life experience. \nThe West Oldham CHAI Project is part of the Women’s CHAI Project\, a community-led organisation dedicated to empowering women\, families\, and young people through wellbeing activities\, cultural celebration\, education\, and social support. Through inclusive programmes\, creative workshops\, and community events\, the project brings people together to build confidence\, reduce isolation\, and celebrate the rich diversity of the local community.  \nKauser Mukhtar is an artist\, singer\, songwriter and storyteller whose work explores contemporary ways of sharing and preserving Sufi culture and heritage in the UK. Her recent family show ‘Khooghi’ combined theatre\, puppetry and live music in English\, Pahari and Punjabi to explore culture\, family and intergenerational connection. \nPart celebration\, part community collaboration\, this is a chance to experience a new performance created in and for Oldham as part of this year’s Khushi Festival.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/chai-stories/
LOCATION:Oldham Library (Performance Space)\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Town of Culture
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T133000
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SUMMARY:The Whirling Dirvish Experience
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs part of Khushi Festival 2026\, experience the extraordinary world of the Whirling Dervish and discover the history and symbolism behind this centuries-old tradition.\nPresented by a practicing dervish of the Melvelvi Order\, based on the teachings of the 13th-century poet and Sufi mystic Rumi. \nThrough live demonstrations\, alongside poetry\, music and chant you'll discover the spiritual meaning behind the dervish's flowing movement\, posture and ceremonial dress. \nOpen to people of all faiths and none\, this is a unique chance to experience a living tradition that continues to inspire audiences around the world. \nGuests will also be invited to take part in guided meditation and\, for those who wish\, try simple whirling techniques.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/the-whirling-dirvish-experience/
LOCATION:Oldham Theatre Workshop\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1DN
CATEGORIES:Creative,Festivals & Outdoor Events,Town of Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T144500
DTSTAMP:20260528T110119Z
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SUMMARY:Satnam Galsian: Love or Sacrifice
DESCRIPTION:New music\, reimagining women’s roles in Punjabi folklore.\nSatnam Galsian presents a brand new piece of music\, commissioned by Oldham Coliseum Theatre (as part of Khushi Festival)\, Manchester Jazz Festival and The Old Courts Wigan. \nSatnam Galsian - vocals\nMeera Maharaj - flute\nLili Holland-Fricke - cello\nJohn Hogg - electric guitar\nSimon Henry - drums \nSatnam Galsian is a groundbreaking British Asian singer-songwriter and progressive folk artist whose music blends rich traditions of Punjabi folk with contemporary\, feminist storytelling. \nThrough her distinctive sound\, Satnam reimagines the vibrant narratives of her heritage\, responding to traditional Punjabi songs through a modern and empowering lens. \nSatnam has created Love or Sacrifice\, a new piece of music exploring themes of gender roles and the expectations of women in South Asian culture. Her songs are deeply rooted in personal experiences\, drawing on her own journey of identity\, belonging\, and empowerment. Challenging notions of how love is portrayed in Punjabi folklore tales\, Satnam explores the complexities of navigating multiple cultural worlds and the strength that comes from embracing one’s true self. \nNew material is inspired by local women’s stories from The Freehold CHAI Project - part of the Women’s CHAI Project\, a Longsight group and Wigan Community group.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/satnam-galsian-love-or-sacrifice-2/
LOCATION:Oldham Theatre Workshop\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1DN
CATEGORIES:Cinema, Music & Theatre,Festivals & Outdoor Events,Town of Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T144500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T160000
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SUMMARY:Satnam Galsian: Love or Sacrifice
DESCRIPTION:New music\, reimagining women’s roles in Punjabi folklore.\nSatnam Galsian presents a brand new piece of music\, commissioned by Oldham Coliseum Theatre (as part of Khushi Festival)\, Manchester Jazz Festival and The Old Courts Wigan. \nSatnam Galsian - vocals\nMeera Maharaj - flute\nLili Holland-Fricke - cello\nJohn Hogg - electric guitar\nSimon Henry - drums \nSatnam Galsian is a groundbreaking British Asian singer-songwriter and progressive folk artist whose music blends rich traditions of Punjabi folk with contemporary\, feminist storytelling. \nThrough her distinctive sound\, Satnam reimagines the vibrant narratives of her heritage\, responding to traditional Punjabi songs through a modern and empowering lens. \nSatnam has created Love or Sacrifice\, a new piece of music exploring themes of gender roles and the expectations of women in South Asian culture. Her songs are deeply rooted in personal experiences\, drawing on her own journey of identity\, belonging\, and empowerment. Challenging notions of how love is portrayed in Punjabi folklore tales\, Satnam explores the complexities of navigating multiple cultural worlds and the strength that comes from embracing one’s true self.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/satnam-galsian-love-or-sacrifice/
LOCATION:Oldham Theatre Workshop\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1DN
CATEGORIES:Cinema, Music & Theatre,Festivals & Outdoor Events,Town of Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T170000
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SUMMARY:My Mum Told Me Not To Marry A [ ]
DESCRIPTION:When Kamal sends her ‘friend'\, known only as The Boy\, to Pakistan to impress Dadi by pretending to be ‘the perfect girl\,’ chaos quickly follows.\nA comedy-drama about Dadi\, a sharp-tongued radio host and DJ who navigates love\, marriage\, and a lifetime of being an intergenerational trouble-maker with her granddaughter Kamal. \nThrough jokes\, jingles\, and relentless interrogations\, Dadi begins to uncover what’s truly at stake: her relationship with Kamal\, the secrecy that has grown between them\, and the simple truth that perfection is impossible. \nBlending theatrical storytelling with DJing\, radio\, and optional audience interaction. \nA heartfelt and playful exploration of family\, relationships\, and the roles we’re asked to perform. \nThis show is part of Khushi Festival 2026 and is supported by Contact Theatre.
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/my-mum-told-me-not-to-marry-a/
LOCATION:Oldham Library (Performance Space)\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema, Music & Theatre,Dance/Drama,Festivals & Outdoor Events,Town of Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T181500
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SUMMARY:Khushi Comedy: Shazia Mirza
DESCRIPTION:The state of the world has changed since Shazia was teaching in an East End Comprehensive.\nKids have changed\, language has changed and no one’s got any shame anymore. Bring a bit of it back as Shazia's mum would say! Have some shame\, just a bit! \nA good romp full of laughs and hilarity\, about the state of the world and how different things are to when Shazia was teaching and how she was brought up in Birmingham in the 90’s. \nShazia Mirza is an award winning British stand up comedian and writer. In 2023 The Telegraph named her as one of the 50 defining comedians of the century. \nShazia’s TV appearances include: Eastenders (BBC) ‘QI’ (BBC)\, ‘Would I lie To You’ (BBC)\, ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ (ITV)\, ‘Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains’ (Comedy Central)\, ‘Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls’ (C4)\,  Top Gear (BBC)\, ‘The One Show (BBC)\, ‘Loose Women’ (ITV)\, ‘The Late Late Show’ (RTE) ‘Have I got News for You’ (BBC) Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins (Channel 4) and ‘The Wright Stuff’/’Jeremy Vine’ (C5) as well as the ever popular ‘F*** Off\, I’m a Hairy Woman’ (BBC).
URL:https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/khushi-comedy-shazia-mirza/
LOCATION:Oldham Theatre Workshop\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1DN
CATEGORIES:Cinema, Music & Theatre,Festivals & Outdoor Events,Nightlife,Town of Culture
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